Millions of people in Southern California were warned of hazardous driving conditions on Tuesday morning as dense fog swathed the region.
Newsweek has reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Los Angeles by phone for comment.
Why It Matters
The NWS has issued dense fog advisories across several Southern California counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura. These warnings affect more than 10 million people, with significant implications for commuter and road safety throughout the region.
Low visibility conditions, sometimes reduced to less than a quarter mile, increase the risk of accidents and disrupt normal travel routines, particularly during the early morning. Consequently, residents and travelers are urged to exercise heightened caution until conditions improve.
What To Know
The NWS advisories, in effect through mid-morning on Tuesday, cover a broad swath of California’s Southern and Central coastal regions. Impacted areas include major urban centers like Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Orange County, as well as significant stretches of Highways 1 and 101…